Journal of Engineering Education Transformations

L. S. Admuthe ¹, Deepali Yoginath Loni ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Electronics, D.K.T. E’s Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, IN
2 D.K.T. E’s Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, IN

Abstract

One of the important element of Outcome Based Education(OBE) is establishment and attainment of Course Outcomes(COs) and Program Outcome(POs). POs are designed at program level considering knowledge and skills of the students and should demonstrate its attainment at the completion of course and program. COs are knowledge and skills that are formulated for each course. These COs are mapped to POs and attainment of each PO is calculated by various tools considering set target levels. Depending on target level achieved, action plan is decided at course level as well as program level for improvement if attainment level is weak. There are many difficulties in calculating attainment of COs and POs particularly in programs affiliated to university. In this paper two different models are developed for mapping and attainment of COs and POs. The results are tested for Electronics Engineering program affiliated to university. Major difficulty is in the attainment of course outcome due to university examination. The various issues in mapping and attainment are addressed in this paper with reference to June 2015 Self-Assessment Report.

Keywords

Outcome Based Education, Course Outcome, Program Outcome, Attainment.

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Deepali Yoginath Loni ¹, L. S. Admuthe ²

Affiliations
1 D.K.T. E's Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, IN
2 Department of Electronics, D.K.T. E's Textile & Engineering Institute, Ichalkaranji, IN

Abstract

Considering the transformation that is happening in the education system, the changing global focus and their demands to have ready employable students, has made the education system to adopt new tools and techniques to enhance student learning and develop professional attitude in them. Incorporating Outcome Based Education (OBE) is a way to achieve this. The paper focuses on various practical issues in implementation of OBE concerned with the structure of engineering curriculum. The paper has revealed the considerable gap in the curriculum structure for the attainment of the attitude and skill based outcomes.An implemented solution to these issues is presented and its execution is discussed in detail. Rubric is the most suitable assessment tool for the measuring these outcomes. The various concerns in the design of rubrics are also identified and clarified with sample rubrics.

Keywords

Engineering Curriculum, Program Outcomes, Rubrics, Attitude, Skill.

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